The Protagonists Of The Novel Escaped – Chapter 69

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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: TushChen
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The fact that the Sword Saint had fallen to become a king’s assassin spread as quickly as the fame he had enjoyed until now.

It can’t be true.

There’s no way the Saint of the Sword would commit the grave sin of assassinating his lord…

Numerous knights who had admired and respected Regnas protested.

The same was true for the crown prince of the Valtarian Empire.

Alexis had harbored a longing for the outside world while hearing about the brilliant heroic deeds of the Saintess Party.

For Alexis, the catastrophe that unfolded in the Pug Kingdom was a nightmare he could never accept.

“Sister! There’s no way Sir Regnas would commit the rebellion of assassinating the king!”

“…But judging by the circumstances, it seems to be true.”

He destroyed the royal castle with a single blow.

He even bisected all the nobles attending the banquet.

Perhaps he had no intention of hiding his identity from the beginning?

Regnas destroyed the kingdom while openly demonstrating the sword technique of the Sword Saint.

It seemed undeniable, considering he had spared the life of Crown Prince Erik.

If he had intended to conceal his identity, he wouldn’t have made the mistake of deliberately leaving a survivor.

‘The scepter of the saintess found in the fairies’ paradise.

And the Sage’s magical equipment in the possession of the Fresh Blood Apostle.

Now even the Sword Saint has revealed himself…

What on earth happened to the Saintess Party?’

Traces of the Saintess Party, which had not been found until now, were successively appearing.

An ominous feeling rushed in.

It felt like a sign foretelling the approach of a huge storm.

Ludmilla swallowed heavily and looked at Alexis.

“Don’t worry too much. I’ll thoroughly investigate the truth.”

“Yes, sister…!”

Ludmilla gave a bitter smile at Alexis’ face, which had turned pale white.

It was natural to be shocked.

He had harbored boundless admiration for the Saintess Party since before coming of age.

The fact that the hero he had sincerely admired had become a cruel slaughterer brought despair.

Even though it had been proven true by the testimony of the sole survivor, Alexis still denied it.

‘First, I should ask Edanant for his opinion.’

If he was the Warmonger who had been a member of the Saintess Party along with the Sword Saint, he might know something.

With that thought, Ludmilla comforted the dejected Alexis and recalled Edanant.

“Your Highness Ludmilla.”

“What is it?”

A knight armed in full plate approached Ludmilla with a troubled expression.

It seemed as if something had happened.

“There was a brief disturbance in the palace.”

“Who dared to cause a disturbance in the palace! The situation is already ominous.”

“Well, that’s… It’s Young Master Edanant.”

“…What?”

The culprit who caused the disturbance in the palace was none other than Edanant.

At that shocking fact, Ludmilla widened her eyes and showed perplexity.

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I obtained information that Crown Prince Erik had headed to the infirmary after his audience.

I barged in without any warning, wanting to hear the detailed circumstances from the sole survivor of the catastrophe.

It wasn’t difficult to find him.

Because a guy who looked like a delicate parasite stood out at once.

“Crown Prince Erik.”

“Who are you?”

I faced a man with a graceful appearance and flowing golden hair.

A faint scar was etched on his delicate face, perhaps due to Regnas.

It was the result of not receiving timely healing magic.

A scar on the face…

It seems he returned the grudge he suffered in his childhood.

The cursed crown prince would now face the scar every time he looked in the mirror.

Just as Regnas had recalled his unfortunate past while tracing his scar.

“Edanant von Hohenberc. The second son of the Hohenberc family.”

“Hohenberc? Then that means…”

“I’m the younger brother of Hero Maximilian.”

“I-I see.”

When I revealed that I was the younger brother of Maximilian, Sword Saint Regnas’ comrade, Erik’s face stiffened.

He tried to act calm, but he couldn’t hide his uneasiness.

Of course he would be uneasy.

Because those with a rotten past are always more suspicious.

I sat on a chair next to the bed where Erik was sitting to match his eye level.

Then I opened my mouth to the crown prince, who began to show wariness.

“I heard you were the sole survivor of the massacre.”

“Ahem! That’s right…!”

“I’m curious, why did Regnas, who turned the royal castle into a sea of blood, leave a survivor? Did the Sword Saint entrust you with a message, Crown Prince?”

“I-I don’t know what you’re talking about!”

Was there any reason to spare the mortal enemy who had poisoned his mother?

There’s something.

Regnas must have tried to convey a clue by using the crown prince of the fallen nation.

However, a problem arose.

Erik, who had received the message from the Sword Saint, was remaining silent while gauging the situation.

The crown prince, who had a cunning nature and was a weak individual, feared revealing the Sword Saint’s message.

“I am the crown prince of a kingdom who has been promised to be treated as an honored guest by His Majesty! How rude, Young Master Edanant. If you continue to be rude like this, I will formally protest to the imperial palace!”

“Haha, so that’s how you’re going to be…”

I shrugged my shoulders at Erik’s agitated voice and muttered.

His improvisation was quite impressive.

To use his status as an honored guest of the imperial family right after his audience with the emperor.

It was a despicable act befitting someone who had tyrannized using petty power.

Even though he had become penniless with the fall of his kingdom, his attempt to cling to power seemed almost insane.

“I heard from Regnas. You committed quite a few vile acts in the past, Crown Prince.”

“Wh-What!”

“So spit it out. Before you’re humiliated in the empire you’ve barely escaped to.”

“Kuh! Regnas…! How dare he!”

The crown prince’s face twisted hideously.

It was due to the fear that his past misdeeds might be exposed.

At that, Erik turned pale and swallowed heavily.

“Th-There will be no next time…! That’s definitely what Regnas said!”

“……”

There will be no next time.

Is that Regnas’ message?

It’s hard to understand.

Damn it. Can’t he explain it a bit more easily?

“I’ll believe it’s not a lie.”

“It’s the truth! Regnas definitely told me to relay that message!”

I nodded my head at Erik, who was shouting agitatedly, and stood up.

I had obtained Regnas’ message.

Now there was no reason to face the crown prince of the fallen nation.

I heard the sound of grinding teeth behind me.

I responded with a shrug.

“Edanant.”

“You’ve come, Your Highness Ludmilla.”

My steps about to leave came to an abrupt halt.

It was because Ludmilla was slowly walking in from the entrance.

Surely it’s not because I continued arguing with Crown Prince Erik in the infirmary?

I didn’t even get into a fistfight, so why would Ludmilla personally intervene…

But judging by Ludmilla’s deeply furrowed face, it seemed my prediction was correct.

“Y-Your Highness Ludmilla…! I am honored to meet the benefactor who personally descended and saved the Pug Kingdom!”

Facing the princess who boasted an overwhelming presence, Erik hastily got up and bowed.

Are they acquainted?

It seems they met when she saved the Pug Kingdom.

But for some reason, as soon as Ludmilla faced Erik, her expression turned grim.

A chilling coldness overflowed, without a hint of warmth.

It was the first time I had seen Ludmilla like this.

Because she always treated others with respect and consideration.

Seeing the princess openly showing contempt, something inside me stirred.

I wanted to immediately tell the crown prince to change his position.

“I am ashamed, Your Highness Ludmilla! Even though you personally saved the kingdom… I was incompetent and failed to protect the royal family and citizens from the cruel and ruthless villain!”

Facing Ludmilla, Erik began to deliver a passionate speech as if possessed by a loyal and righteous spirit.

He prostrated himself on the floor.

Then he even showed tears trickling down.

Is he planning to suck up to Ludmilla this time, just as he had begged the emperor for mercy?

Indeed, his shamelessness is enough to make one stick out their tongue.

If it were me, I would have bitten my tongue, unable to bear the shame.

“……”

I turned my head and looked at Ludmilla.

Then I could see her red eyes dyed with a chilling coldness.

It felt as if a cold wave was rushing in.

I instinctively trembled at Ludmilla’s gaze filled with contempt.

“The crown prince is truly remarkable. To brazenly cling to life while facing the enemy. If I were the crown prince, I would have wielded my sword against the Sword Saint who assassinated my father until the very end.”

“Th-That was… to inform others about the atrocities the Sword Saint Regnas committed in the kingdom! If it weren’t for that, I would have fought with the resolve to die with him!”

A pathetic excuse only fuels anger.

I felt that as I saw Ludmilla turning her head away with a snort.

“You, follow me at once!”

“…Yes.”

Why is she taking out her anger on me?

Did her old bachelorette hysteria suddenly explode?

I let out a heavy sigh at the agitated voice ringing out loudly.

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